International Course Programme (ICP) Scholarships
for Developing Countries at Ghent University

Founded as a
Latin-speaking State University in 1817 by William I, King of the Netherlands,
Ghent University is a relatively young university. After its independence in
1830, the Belgian State was in charge of the administration of Ghent University;
French was the new official academic language. In 1930 Ghent University became
the first Dutch-speaking university in Belgium. The Decree of 1991 assigned
great autonomy to the university.

Over the years
eminent scientists such as Joseph Plateau (physicist, considered as a pioneer in
the development of motion pictures), Leo Baekeland (inventor of Bakelite) and
Corneel Heymans (Nobel Prize winner in Medicine) studied and worked at Ghent
University.

Today, after
decades of uninterrupted growth, Ghent University is one of the leading
institutions of higher education and research in the Low Countries. Ghent
University is an open, committed and pluralistic university with a broad
international perspective.

Located in
Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium and the cultural and economical
heart of Europe, Ghent University is an active partner in national and
international educational, scientific and industrial cooperation.

Ghent University
offers high-quality, research-based education in all academic disciplines. Today
Ghent University attracts over 28,000 students, with a foreign student
population of over 1,100 EU citizens and some 1000 students from non-EU
countries.

The mission of open
and democratic education is realized by the availability of social facilities
and professional guidance concerning the study career.

With a view to
cooperation in research and scientific service, numerous research groups,
centres and institutes have been founded over the years. Several of them are
renowned worldwide, in various scientific disciplines such as biotechnology,
aquaculture, microelectronics, history, ... Ghent University invests an annual
amount of more than 175 million euro in research projects on behalf of public
and private partners.

Because it plays a
leading role in the academic and scientific world, Ghent University attaches
great interest to a transparent organization structure, a dynamic human
resources policy, an active environmental policy, its support to spin-offs and
other new initiatives.

Deadline: Spring 2007 (for academic year
2007-2008) at the
VLIR.(Please go to:
http://www.vliruos.be/index.php?navid=380 and download the
brochure, application form and letters of recommendation.
Please consult the
brochure for detailed information on admission requirements, practical
information and application procedure)

The International Course Programme (ICP) finances study programmes at Flemish
Universities and provides a yearly intake of maximum 150 new scholars from
developing countries (including
Burma),
attending these courses. These courses, which result in the diploma master after
bachelor, can also be attended by students with other financial means.

In order to be eligible for an ICP Ph. D. grant, the student has to be a ICP
graduate (master’s level), the application should be submitted to the
VLIR within two years after graduation
from the ICP, he has to be a national of a country on the VLIR-OEDC country list
and he should have a permanent residence in a developing country.

For more information, you can contact
Helke Baeyens, tel. 09/264 30 35.

PhD
scholarships for candidates from developing countries

Deadline:
Spring 2007.
The Special Research Fund of Ghent University (BOF) allocates yearly a certain
budget for students from developing countries (including
Burma) in order to
obtain a PhD at Ghent University.
For more information, you can contact
David Lombart, tel. 09/264 31 23.

The master
scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies, aiming at the delivery
of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years of study. With the scholarship
application the candidate must also submit a letter of admission to the study
programme. In case of a two-year study programme, the scholarship will only be
paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year
(min. 60 credits) of the study programme. If the student wishes to stop his /
her study programme, the scholarship will be terminated.

The scholarship
consists of an allowance of € 850 per month and the yearly tuition fee. In case
of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme,Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part.

Language

The applications for master grants
for candidates from developing countries are to be submitted in English.

Nationality

The candidates must come from – and
must also possess the nationality of – one of the countries on the OECD-DAC list
part I (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development – Development
Assistance Committee) effective from 2006. Priority, however, will be given to
the categories on the DAC List of Aid Recipients with the lowest levels
of development and income, including Myanmar.

Evaluation of applications and
granting of the grants

The Council for
Development Cooperation (COS or Commissie Ontwikkelingssamenwerking) makes a
selection of the applications based in part on the recommendations obtained from
a working group of this Council and proceeds to formulate well-founded
recommendations to the Executive Committee of Ghent University. The
recommendations are based on:

·The
qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the
chances of overly qualified candidates might decrease);

o
Successful completion of the first study year of the master’s programme at Ghent
University

oAge of
the applicant

·The
significance of the master’s programme for the student’s country;

·
Validation of the knowledge in the student’s country;

·The
student’s nationality. In the event of equal rankings on the basis of the
quality of the file, priority will be given to the categories on the DAC List
of Aid Recipients with the lowest level of development and income;

·The
motivation of the applicant.

The master grants for candidates
from developing countries will be awarded by the University’s Executive
Committee on the basis of the recommendations made by the Council for
Development Cooperation.

Reporting

Within 20 days
following the official proclamation a copy of the transcript of records or
diploma must be submitted.

Submission

The
applications for master grants for candidates from developing countries must be
submitted typewritten on the forms required for this purpose.

The application, drawn up on the
required forms, should be delivered to the address below in 10 copies. The
submission deadline will be strictly observed. Late, incomplete or incorrectly
drawn-up applications will not be taken into consideration.

The proposals must be drawn up in
English. If possible, please make recto-verso copies of the proposals
(i.e. copy/print on both sides of the paper).

Candidates who simultaneously apply
for funding elsewhere, must include one copy of this parallel
application.

For further
information, please contact the Research Co-ordination Office,

The CIMO Fellowships
programme is open to young researchers (after Master-level but not
post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields.

The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is
810-1 200 euros (in 2006). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses
in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid.
Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

How to apply?

The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have
established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university
department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant.

Applications should be
submitted at least 3 months before the intended scholarship period. Please note
that although the application form is in Finnish, Swedish and English the
guidelines are only in Finnish as it is the Finnish host department who applies
for the grant to CIMO.

Humboldt Research Fellowships for Post-Docs Residents Outside of Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) enables highly qualified scholars
resident outside Germany who hold doctorates to carry out research projects of
their own choice in Germany (age limit: 40 years). Applications may be submitted
for long-term research stays of between 6 and 12 months. Short-term study tours,
participation in conferences or educational visits cannot be funded.

Application

Research fellowships are
offered on a world-wide competitive basis. Scholars from all nations and all
academic disciplines may apply. There are no quotas in respect of either country
or academic discipline. Approximately 500 research fellowships are available per
annum (number of evaluated applications in 1998: approx. 1,800).

Decisions are based
primarily on the quality and feasibility of research projects proposed by
candidates as well as their international publications. Research projects and
German hosts are selected by applicants themselves. Details of research projects
and schedules must be agreed between applicants and proposed hosts prior to
submission of applications.

Applications for extension
of research stays already commenced in Germany can be considered only in
exceptional cases.

1.Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or
equivalent) and/or research work over several years, proven in a convincing
manner via publications in (internationally) recognized scientific
journals; applications by academics approaching their doctorate degree are
accepted on submission of their thesis.

Proof of independent research work through recognized academic
publications, preferably in international journals.

2.Adequate language abilities: scholars in humanities must possess
and provide proof of sound German language abilities; scholars in natural and
engineering sciences must possess and provide proof of at least a good command
of English (German or English language certificates are required).

3.Age not over 40 years (key date: receipt of complete application); in well-founded cases
- and if the age limit is only slightly exceeded - exceptions can be made to a
limited extent, depending on the specific training situation in individual
countries.

Applications for
Humboldt Research Fellowships are accepted only if candidates fulfil the above
requirements. However, you may be accorded sponsorship under the programmes
offered by the
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
or the
DFG (German Research Society).

Application procedure

Applications may be
submitted to the AvH at any time. They may be forwarded either direct to the
Office of the AvH or through diplomatic or consular missions of the Federal
Republic of Germany or foreign liaison offices of the German Academic Exchange
Service
(DAAD).

Processing of applications
takes several months. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he or
she has submitted all the necessary documents. Incomplete applications will be
returned unprocessed to applicants or at least will lead to a delayed
processing.

Support
during Initial Sponsorship

One of the
hallmarks of the AvH is to give guest-researchers as much individual assistance
as possible. In addition to monthly research fellowships of between EUR 2,100
and EUR 3,000, the Foundation offers further sponsorship schemes. Apart from the
general events and assistance listed below, further individual grants and
allowances may be accorded on application.

Such assistance is
available to research fellows sponsored by the Foundation during initial
sponsorship in Germany.

The Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation strives to establish and maintain life-long scientific
contacts among its research fellows and awardees and their scientific colleagues
in Germany.
The goal of the follow-up program is to ensure that the contacts established
during the initial fellowship period are strengthened and that academic
cooperation continues on a long-term basis. The follow-up sponsorship has no age
limit.

In addition to the
sponsorship programmes outlined here, the Humboldt Foundation organizes
conferences abroad for its alumni.
Assistance in activities abroad is also provided by
alumni associations. Furthermore, the
Humboldt Foundation invites a number of selected research fellows and research
award winners every year to undertake information and lecture tours in Germany
within the framework of
follow-up re-invitations.

Contact with more
than 20,000 scholars sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation in approximately 130
countries is also maintained through a growing body of information on the
Foundation's website and in its newsletter
Humboldt Kosmos.

The Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation (AvH) enables highly qualified scholars holding doctorates from
developing countries (including Burma)
to carry out academic projects of their own choice in Germany (age limit: 45 years). Applications may be submitted for
long-term research stays of between 6 and 12 months. Short-term study tours,
participation in conferences or educational visits cannot be funded.

Application

Research fellowships are
offered on an international competitive basis. Scholars from
developing countries (except for Egypt, Republic of Korea (South Korea),
Turkey, India and the PR of China) may apply. There are no quotas in respect of
either country or academic discipline. However, since fellowships are designed
to promote the transfer of knowledge and methods and to contribute to further
development in fellows' home-countries, they are focused on humanities and
social sciences, political science and economics, projects in the public health
sector and in the fields of agriculture, forestry and geosciences, and
interdisciplinary projects relating to environmental and resource protection. Up
to 25 research fellowships are available per annum.

Decisions are based
primarily on the quality and feasibility of academic projects proposed by
candidates as well as their (international) publications. Academic projects and
German hosts are selected by applicants themselves. Details of academic projects
and schedules must be agreed between applicants and proposed hosts prior to
submission of applications.

Applications for
extension of research stays already commenced in Germany cannot be considered.

Application
requirements

1.Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or
equivalent) and/or research work over several years, proven in a convincing
manner via publications in (internationally) recognized scientific
journals; applications by academics approaching their doctorate degree are
accepted on submission of their thesis.

2.Proof of independent research work through recognized academic
publications, preferably in international journals.

3.Adequate language abilities: scholars in humanities must possess
and provide proof of sound German language abilities; scholars in natural
sciences, medicine, economics and engineering sciences must possess and provide
proof of at least a good command of English (German or English language
certificates are required).

4.Age not
over 45 years (key date: receipt of complete application).

5.Affiliation with a developing country (nationality, country of
residence and place of scientific work).

Applications for Georg Forster-Fellowships are accepted only if candidates
fulfil the above requirements. However, you may be accorded sponsorship under
the programmes offered by the
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
or the
DFG (German Research Society).

Application procedure

Applications may be
submitted to the AvH at any time. They may be forwarded either direct to the
Secretariat of the AvH or through diplomatic or consular missions of the Federal
Republic of Germany or foreign liaison offices of the German Academic Exchange
Service
(DAAD).

Processing of applications
takes several months. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he or
she has submitted all the necessary documents. Incomplete applications will be
returned unprocessed to applicants or at least will lead to a delayed
processing.

One of the
hallmarks of the AvH is to give guest-researchers as much individual assistance
as possible. In addition to monthly research fellowships of between EUR 2,100
and EUR 3,000, the Foundation offers further sponsorship schemes. Apart from the
general events and assistance listed below, further individual grants and
allowances may be accorded on application.

Such assistance is
available to research fellows sponsored by the Foundation during initial
sponsorship in Germany.

The Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation strives to establish and maintain life-long scientific
contacts among its research fellows and awardees and their scientific colleagues
in Germany.
The goal of the follow-up program is to ensure that the contacts established
during the initial fellowship period are strengthened and that academic
cooperation continues on a long-term basis. The follow-up sponsorship has no age
limit.

In addition to the
sponsorship programs outlined here, the Humboldt Foundation organizes
conferences abroad for its alumni. Assistance in activities abroad is also
provided by
alumni associations. Furthermore, the Humboldt Foundation invites a number
of selected research fellows and research award winners every year to undertake
information and lecture tours in Germany within the framework of
follow-up re-invitations.

Contact with more
than 20,000 scholars sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation in approximately 130
countries is also maintained through a growing body of information on the
Foundation's website and in its newsletter
Humboldt Kosmos.

Central
European University (CEU) is an internationally recognized institution of
post-graduate education in social sciences and humanities. It seeks to
contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe
and the former Soviet Union by promoting a system of education in which ideas
are creatively, critically, and comparatively examined. CEU serves as an
advanced center of research and policy analysis and facilitates academic
dialogue while preparing its graduates to serve as the region's next generation
of leaders and scholars.

The
CEU Fellowship Program has been a direct means of supporting the university's
mission to develop and sustain open societies, democracy, rule of law, free
markets, tolerance, and political and cultural pluralism in the region by
sponsoring researchers, intellectuals, and activists committed to these values.
However, it has also become clear over the last decade that Central and Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union are not the only parts of the world
experiencing the development of more open societies. In response to this
spreading democratization, from the 2001/2002 academic year the university will
continue to focus on individuals and organizations in the region while extending
the CEU Fellowship Program worldwide, with
particular emphasis on students in emerging democracies.

The admission process lasts approximately five
months, and is divided into four stages. Applicants will be notified of their
progress after each stage.

Applying to CEU

Eligibility
and Language Requirements

The admissions and eligibility requirements
outlined below represent the university's general policies. Individual
departments and programs may establish additional criteria for admission as
deemed necessary, including - but not limited to - specifying appropriate
academic backgrounds and requiring higher minimum language test scores.

General
Requirements

Eligibility
Requirements for Master's Programs

Applicants
must have earned a first degree from a recognized university or institution of
higher education or provide documentation indicating that they will earn their
first degree from such an institution by the time of enrolling in a CEU Master's
program.

Eligibility
Requirements for Doctoral Programs

Applicants
must have earned a Master's degree from a recognized university or institution
of higher education or provide documentation indicating that they will earn such
a degree by the time of enrolling in a CEU PhD or SJD course of study.

Eligibility
Requirements for Doctoral Support Programs

Applicants
to doctoral support programs must be enrolled in a doctoral program at another
recognized university or institution of higher education.

Language
Requirements

Applicants
must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those applicants whose first language
is not English must submit standardized English language test scores, e.g., the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), including the Test of Written
English (TWE) or Essay. Other substitute tests of English language are noted
below.

Minimum
test scores for Master's, Doctoral Support and Doctoral programs are outlined in
the tables below.

Minimum
Test Scores Required by Master's and Doctoral Support Programs:

Test Type

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL/Essay (Computer based)

213 (TOEFL), 4 (Essay)

TOEFL/TWE (Paper version)

550 (TOEFL), 4 (TWE)

CEU Administered TOEFL (Paper version)

550 (TOEFL)

International English Language Test (IELTS)

6.5

Cambridge Proficiency Examination

C

Cambridge Advanced English Test

B

Minimum
Test Scores Required by Doctoral Programs:

Test Type

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL/Essay (Computer based)

250 (TOEFL), 5 (Essay)

TOEFL/TWE (Paper version)

600 (TOEFL), 5 (TWE)

CEU Administered TOEFL (Paper version)

600 (TOEFL)

International English Language Test (IELTS)

7

Cambridge Proficiency Examination

C

Cambridge Advanced English Test

A

Some
departments may require higher minimum test scores.

Exceptions
to Minimum Requirements for English Language Proficiency

Candidates
for admission who are in one of the following categories may request exemption
from the language testing requirements:

a)
Applicants who have spent a minimum of two consecutive academic years of study
in a recognized English-language university or institution of higher education
within the last five years may be considered exempt from standardized language
testing at the discretion of the department head. All other non-native speakers
of English will be required to submit test scores.

b)
Current CEU students and alumni applying to PhD programs are typically exempt
from English language proficiency testing requirements.

c)
Applicants who do not reach the minimum entrance requirements for English
Language Proficiency may be offered admission only in exceptional cases
as determined by the department/program head in consultation with the Academic
Pro-Rector.

English
Language and Other Admissions Tests Organized by CEU

In
the process of applying to CEU, students from CEE/fSU and other countries where
Soros foundations operate* may request to take the Institutional TOEFL
administered annually by CEU. Candidates based in these countries may sit for
English language proficiency examinations provided through the local Soros
foundation network. This examination will be in the form of an institutional
paper-based TOEFL CEU will administer department-specific admissions
examinations along the same procedure and on the same day as the Institutional
TOEFL.

Applicants from all other countries will be required to take the standard tests
indicated under "Language Requirements", offered throughout the world, and
submit scores with their application. These students may be offered admission on a
conditional basis. In such cases, CEU reserves the right to administer its own
test upon the student's arrival in Budapest and require some additional
coursework. These applicants may also apply for some financial contribution from
CEU toward the cost of the relevant test. These applications will be considered
on a case-by-case reimbursement basis.

Additional
Requirements

Departments
and programs may establish additional requirements for admission as deemed
necessary. Please see Academic
Units for details.

Note
on Late Applications

CEU
will consider all applications received by the deadline or postmarked by the
deadline (See all application deadlines on Admissions homepage:
www.ceu.hu/admissions.html#1.) Applications received after the deadline will be
considered on a case-by-case basis. Late applicants must demonstrate outstanding
potential to be considered for admission.

The Admissions Process

Admission
to Central European University is based upon an overall evaluation of the
candidate, including academic achievement, strength of recommendations, English
language proficiency and general compatibility with the aims of the department
or program. Most departments seek students who will contribute to the
development of emerging democracies worldwide and in the CEE/fSU region after
their graduation from CEU, whether in academic or professional careers.

Applicants
planning to submit their application to the CEU coordinators in their home
countries should inquire about the internal deadline set by the coordinators.In
some cases, there may be an earlier deadline due to the holiday season in each
country. Applications mailed directly to CEU must bear a post stamp no later
than the deadline.

CEU's
admissions process is divided into four stages:

Stage
One: Evaluation of Documentation

Upon
receipt of all application materials each departmental/program selection
committee will evaluate applications on the basis of past academic performance,
strength of recommendations, work experience, the applicant's expectations of
the program and his/her future plans. After this initial evaluation, applicants
will either be invited to continue with the selection process or be declined
admission.

Approximate date of notification: between February 16 and February 20

Stage
Two: Testing

English Language Testing

Applicants
who pass the first stage of the admissions process will be invited to take an
institutional TOEFL examination and other department specific tests.

Students
from CEE/fSU and other countries where Soros foundations operate may request to
take an institutional TOEFL examination and other department specific tests
administered annually by CEU. Candidates based in these countries may sit for
these examinations provided through the local Soros foundation network. Testing
will be held at the majority of regional Open Society Institute offices listed
in this Admissions Bulletin.

Applicants
from all other countries will be required to take standard tests offered
throughout the world, as indicated in the entry requirements of each department,
and may be offered admission on a conditional basis. The deadline for submission
of these tests scores is together with the application documents. Applicants who are not able to comply with the
deadline for legitimate reasons, may request an extension by writing to the CEU
Admissions Office. In such cases, CEU reserves the right
to administer its own test upon the student's arrival in Budapest and require
some additional coursework.

All
other applicants who have submitted standard test scores together with their
application, will be notified of their progress.

Because
the Economics MA program incorporates a substantial mathematical component in
its program, all applicants are required to take a mathematics examination
covering basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra. The examination
will be held on March 6, 2004 at the majority of regional Open Society Institute
Offices listed in this Admissions Bulletin. Applicants not residing in
countries where Soros foundations operate, or those who were not able to attend
the CEU mathematics examinations, are required to submit an official GRE score.

GRE
is a compulsory requirement for PhD Economics candidates.

Please
note that samples of previous years' tests may be obtained from the local Open
Society Institute offices or from the CEU Admissions Office.

Due to the need for additional language skills, all applicants to the Medieval
Studies Department are required to take a Greek, Latin and/or Old Church
Slavonic examination depending on the nature of their research interests.
Language requirements will be specified by the department. The examination will
be at the majority of regional Open Society Institute
Offices listed in this Admissions Bulletin. Applicants not residing in
countries where Soros foundations operate will be notified of special
arrangements.

Please
note that samples of previous years' tests may be obtained from the local Open
Society Institute offices, the CEU Admissions Office, or from the departmental
WEB page: http://www.ceu.hu/medstud.

The
legal reasoning test is a standardized test measuring analytical thinking and
logical reasoning capabilities. The test consists of two sections of 20-30
questions each, and takes approximately two hours to complete. Candidates are
also encouraged to practice law school admission sample tests, available on the
web at:
http://www.lsac.org/LSAC.asp?url=lsac/download-forms-guidelines-checklists.asp

Please
refer to the description of the Legal Studies Department for further details
about the Legal Reasoning Test.

Evaluation of Test Scores

Upon
receipt of examination scores, each departmental/program selection committee
will conduct a competitive re-evaluation of the complete application file and
invite selected individuals to continue with the admissions process or will
decline admission.

Approximate
date of notification: between March 25 and April 30

Stage
Three: Interview

CEU
faculty or local CEU representatives will interview selected applicants in their
home countries whenever possible and necessary under the departmental evaluation
procedures. Telephone interviews may also be conducted under certain
circumstances. In situations where the applicant cannot be interviewed in person
or a telephone interview is deemed impractical, the department/program may, at
its discretion, accept the applicant's documentation as sufficient data for an
evaluation. All interviewing is typically conducted during the month of April.
Native speakers of English and students who submit official language scores with
their application may be interviewed in February or March.

Interviews
are used to further evaluate the applicant's knowledge of and interest in a
particular academic field as well as any related experience, language ability
and his/her personal goals. Interviewers will also evaluate the extent to which
the applicant will contribute to and benefit from the department/program in
question.

Stage
Four: Final Evaluation

Those
applicants selected to participate in the first three stages of the admissions
process are once again evaluated by a departmental/program selection committee.
Each applicant is considered on the basis of past academic performance, English
language proficiency, intellectual merit and general compatibility with the aims
of the department/program.

Departmental/program
selection committees may choose to offer an applicant admission, place him/her
on a waiting list or decline admission.

Notifications
of Acceptance, Waiting List or Rejection

The
official notification of acceptance, waiting list or rejection is issued by the
CEU Admission Office. Decisions may also be communicated through the CEU
Coordinators in the local Soros foundations. Students who are offered acceptance
or placed on the waiting list will be notified shortly after May 21. Rejected
candidates will be notified shortly after May 31.

Acceptance
by Order of Student Choice

Students
may apply to two separate departments at CEU by sending two copies of the same
application with the appropriate attachments. Admission will be offered on the
basis of "First Choice" indicated on the application. If the
"First Choice" department rejects the applicant, but the "Second
Choice" department accepts the applicant, the student will be offered
admission directly to his/her "Second Choice". If both departments
accept the applicant, an admission offer will be made from the "First
Choice" department, and not both.

The ISS is an international
institute of higher education on social and economic change with a focus on
development processes. It was founded 50 years ago by the Dutch universities to
assist in the training and further education of professionals, especially from
developing countries.

The Institutes academic
staff represents an
exceptional range of experience and theoretical interests. Over 8,500 students
from more than 160 countries have studied at the Institute.

The ISS is one of the five
international education institutes of the Netherlands, each focusing on a
different scientific field: the
IHE,
IHS,
ITC and the
MSM.

The ISS is affiliated to
FION and SAIL, umbrella organisations
that represent thirteen international education institutes in The Netherlands.

The ISS forms part of the
Dutch academic scene. There are close ties through participation in the research
(PhD-) school
CERES, through appointments of
Professors at other universities and joint teaching programmes. ISS has a
special partnership relation with Utrecht
University which acts as the liaison of the ISS with the
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Sciences
.

Applications for admission
are processed and decided upon irrespective of the financial situation of the
applicant. It is assumed that applicants will be capable of meeting their travel
expenses and of financing their study, residential and other costs while at the
Institute.

After admission to the ISS a
student needs to secure funding. Please note that in most cases procedures are
long, so make sure to have your application sent in early. Your admission is valid for two years.

Location:Kortenaerkade 12
2518 AX The Hague

Postal Address:P.O. Box 29776
2502 LT The Hague
The Netherlands

For information on the
teaching
programs and studying at the ISS contact the student office:student.office@iss.nl or tel: +31 70
426 0522

The following are the
overview of fellowship programs that might be interesting to you:

World Council of Churches

The World Council of
Churches (WCC) awards a small number of scholarships. Priority is given to those
who are employed by the church or who work for church-related or other
non-governmental agencies. The WCC does not accept individual applications.
Applications should be channeled through the national headquarters of a church,
church-related organization or the World Council of Churches representative in
the home country. This application process takes at least six months.

Through its management of
the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and The
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, the World Bank Institute provides
opportunities for Graduate study and research to promising professionals from
developing member countries.

There are a variety of
scholarships offered through the United Nations agencies. We suggest you begin
by inquiring at Local/National Representatives of UN agencies. You could focus
on : * United Nations Centre for Human Development (UNCHS) * United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) * United Nation Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) *
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) offers
scholarships for study that promotes economic and social development. * Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO) * International Atomic Energy Agency

The Open Society Institute (Soros
Foundation), International Policy Fellowships

The Open Society Institute (OSI)
is a private operating and grantmaking foundation established by philanthropist
George Soros as part of his efforts to foster the development of open societies
around the world.

There are very few sources
of funds available to international students wishing to pursue a PhD or
doctorate. Availability of fellowships and research assistantships is limited.
On behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Dutch foundation
WOTRO manages a PhD fund which is aimed at strengthening the research capacity
in developing countries by the provision of facilities to individual researchers
to obtain a doctorate. These candidates should have links with a local institute
in a developing country. The application for the PhD project should be signed by
both a local and a Dutch promoter. The research must be development-related. The
fellowship period is for a maximum of four years, based on a sandwich formula:
an alternating residence in the Netherlands and the country of origin.

The following universities and international institutes listed in this catalogue
offer possibilities for earning a PhD or a doctorate in any of their faculties.
For further information, contact the faculty in question, or the office of
foreign relations or student affairs.
See the list of adresses on this website.

• Delft University of Technology
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Leiden University
• Tilburg University
• Universiteit Maastricht
• Universiteit van Amsterdam
• University of Groningen
• University of Nijmegen
• University of Twente
• Utrecht University
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Wageningen University
• Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
• Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
• International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC)
• UNESCO-IHEInstitute for Water Education
• Maastricht School of Management (MSM)

Candidates from developing
countries or Central and Eastern Europe who intend to study for either one of NTNU's
international master's programs held in English or doctoral programs, may apply
to be considered for financial support under the Quota Program for students from
developing countries, Central and Eastern Europe.

The Quota Program is
Norway's and NTNU's largest loan and scholarship scheme for financing students
from these countries when it comes to student numbers. A total of 1100 students,
700 from developing countries and 400 from Central and Eastern Europe are sponsored within the national quota. The scheme
was implemented by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Education, Research and
Church Affairs (KUF) in the autumn 1994 as a Norwegian Governmental Assistant
Scheme to promote capacity building in the students' home countries and
encourage participation of students from these countries in the process of
internationalization of higher education. Currently 43 higher educational
institutions in Norway
are participating in the scheme, where NTNU has the largest institutional quota,
followed by University of Bergen and University of Oslo. High priority in the
nomination is given to candidates from NTNU's collaboration institutions.

Please be aware that
candidates applying for the Introductory Program in Norwegian for International
Students (IFUS) and undergraduate studies, are not eligible for support under
the Quota Program. These candidates have to document other sources of financing
when submitting their application (A minimum of NOK 70 000 (US $ 7 500) per
year for each year of the study period).

The Quota Program covers
living expenses while studying in Norway, travel allowances according to fixed
national rates at minimum student price, support to cover field work periods in
the students' home country as part of the study in Norway, and additional
support for family members when they are staying together with the student in
Norway. A major part of the support is given as a loan, that will be waived if
the student is permanently settling down in his or her home country, and a minor
part is given as a scholarship. To be considered for
financial support under the Quota Program students should have stayed at least
one year in their home country directly prior to the planned education at the
Norwegian university/ college. Candidates applying directly from another Western
country will therefore not be considered for financial support.

The Norwegian
Quota Program is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian Government to
students from developing countries and Eastern- Europe.

Courses offered

The Quota Program aims at
offering specially designed, English-taught master degrees or 1-year
programs offering optional courses within a specific subject. The Quota
Program also offers funding to doctoral program students, either for a full
doctoral program taken in Norway or for a shorter period of study in Norway
as part of a degree taken in the home country.

Who may apply

List of countries eligible for the Norwegian Quota Programme. Please
note that applicants who live in another country than their country of
citizenship, either temporary or permanently, cannot apply.

Where to apply

Students address their
application directly to the International Relations Office at the University
of Oslo. The deadline for applications is 1 December. If you want more
information about the Quota Program,
you can order an information brochure and pre-application form here, or
contact the International Relations Office by mail. The application form is not available on the web or
in any electronic format.

A scholarship scheme has
been established by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research in order to
facilitate access to higher education in Norway for students from Developing
countries and Eastern Europe (see
this page for an extensive list of countries covered by the scholarship
scheme). The scholarships cover all expenses for the academic year (10 months)
and are given as loans and grants. The loan is converted into scholarship upon
the student's return to his/her country of origin. The scholarship includes
travel allowances. The scholarship may only be granted to students admitted to
special academic programs approved by the Ministry of Education, 'Research and
Church Affairs.

Qualifications for
Admission

Candidates
must normally have obtained a First Degree/Bachelor's degree of at least 3
years' duration, or its equivalent, including courses
equaling 1,5 years of full-time studies in a subject relevant to that of the
program applied for.

Please note that at least
2nd Class, Upper Division or the equivalent is normally required to be included
in the final selection for admission. Applicants whose first language is not
English are normally obliged to provide the results of either the TOEFL or the
IELTS test. Exception is made for the language programs. The required minimum
entrance scores are 500 for TOEFL Paper-based test, 173 for TOEFL Computer-based
test (please use the University
of Bergen's TOEFL code 9367), or 5.0 for IELTS. The test should not be older
than 2 years.

Exemption is given to
applicants from certain African countries (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria,
Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, 11 Zambia and Zimbabwe), whose language of
instruction has been English throughout secondary school and university,
alternatively holding an A-level examination in English with the mark C or
better.

Funding

The MPhil programs are approved for scholarship funding.
The scholarships are only intended for applicants from Eastern Europe and
Developing countries. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, candidates must
have resided in their home country for at least one year prior to the intended
study period in Bergen. Other conditions for eligibility will be considered
during admission procedures, so that the acceptance letter will normally also be
a guarantee for scholarship.

Applying for Admission

To apply
for admission, first return the
pre-application form. This can be done at any time of the year. If the
information indicates that you will be able to compete for a seat in the
University, you will receive application material and instructions.

Please observe that
applicants residing outside their home country will normally not be considered
for admission (see also "Funding" above).

Priority will be given to:

Applicants from institutions where the University
of Bergen has established formal co-operation with the aim of building up and
developing professional capacity in the region

Female application

Rejected applicant are
welcome to reapply and will be considered on equal terms with first time
applicants.

Application
deadline: 1 December.

Documentation not available
at the time of applying must be received by 1 February.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

The
regular doctoral programs are based on— and are a continuation of the Norwegian
graduate degrees, or an equivalent qualification. A doctoral program consists of
course work amounting to 1 semester study load, a major research period and the
writing of a dissertation which has to be defended in a formal disputation. It
takes 3 years or more to complete the doctoral degree.

Candidates applying for a
doctoral program must have an established agreement with a professor and the
relevant department and have to submit an approved thesis proposal as the major
part of the application.

Please note that only very
rarely are candidates admitted for a doctoral degree on the basis of a foreign
degree only. Students admitted to Master of Philosophy studies may qualify for
admission during or upon completion of their master program.

Funding

The rules pertaining to
funding of doctoral studies are very strict. Research grants and scholarships
are limited, and competition is extremely high. Scholarship students on the
MPhil programs who transfer to a doctoral program will normally have their
funding extended for the doctoral period, or part of it.

The MA Program in Peace and Development
Studies of Universitat Jaume I offers academic education and professional
training in the interdisciplinary field of Peace and Development Studies.
Participants gain specific qualifications in the areas of peace theory,
development, democracy and human rights, and enhance their skills for practical,
peaceful conflict transformation. It also aims to provide participants with an
awareness of the multiple cultural and regional perspectives from which to view
these academic fields. The program is operated and accredited by Universitat
Jaume I of Castellón (UJI), and is held at the Bancaja International Centre for
Peace and Development (Centro Internacional Bancaja para la Paz y el Desarrollo,
or CIBPD).

This program is meant to challenge
students both inside and outside the classroom. Although the courses reflect the
high quality of our international faculty, a significant portion of the
education occurs outside the seminars. Since Peace and Development Studies is an
interdisciplinary field, our students have backgrounds in varied traditional
academic fields in addition to Peace Studies. Unlike most modern universities,
this program recognizes that students themselves are valuable sources of
information. Therefore, in addition to a standard education informed by
professors and texts, we also cultivate a more horizontal approach to education,
where students can teach each other. Given the diverse faculty and student body,
we have found this approach very effective and challenging to the students and
faculty. Thus, it creates an environment in which conversations among students
and faculty continue in a small community. This stimulates the growth of a
'community of scholars,' normally 45 to 50 participants, that is particularly
rich because of its diversity.

The faculty of the MA Program in Peace and
Development Studies at CIBPD mainly consists of professors and instructors from
universities, organizations and institutes throughout the world. Given this
structure, we are able to attract some of the best instructors in the world from
varied disciplines. The small class sizes (normally 15 students per course) also
allow students a high level of accessibility to their teachers. Furthermore, the
faculty reside in the same complex as the students, and nearly always are
available to students in their free time outside of class for advice, further
information or just conversation.

A student enrolled in this program should
be prepared to find him or herself sitting next to students from Bosnia, Bhutan,
China, Nicaragua, Rwanda or Russia, to name just a few of the countries which
our students call home. The individuals themselves often reflect the cross
pressures and dislocations from the modern world. Some will have experienced the
wars and violent conflicts that the rest of the world has only known through the
media.

Upon completion of a
semester every student will have had cultural perceptions and assumptions about
other societies, as well as one's own, challenged, and in many cases
significantly modified, as a new web of relationships comes to inform the
student's life. Our staff has seen intimate friendships develop between students
from very diverse backgrounds. In the future, a student may find that he or she
is invited to a wedding in India, a rock festival in Denmark, or a holiday on
the beaches of Gambia. Or, you might be asked to help support local peace work
in Guatemala, the rebuilding of a town in Bosnia, or the resettlement of someone
fleeing from Liberia. We believe that this program provides students with an
understanding of peace and development that goes beyond the merely academic. Our
effort is to create a diverse community of learning focusing on our most
difficult and most important problems. Inevitably students learn that solutions
to these problems can only begin to occur if they recognize and begin to
understand the various cultures that create this rapidly changing world. The
educational experience in the MA Program of Peace and Development Studies of UJI
is therefore a microcosm of the foundations of conflict resolution; for it
fosters the respect and understanding of other ways of life.

Students
from developing countries who are proficient in Spanish can ask for a
scholarship through the Agencia Española de Cooperación (AECI). Those
interested should apply for this scholarship between
February and April. For detailed information of this scholarships,
contact your local Spanish Consulate, Embassy, or:

AECI
Avenida Reyes Católicos, 4
28048 Madrid
España

2)
Scholarships for Developing Countries Students

A
limited number of scholarships are offered as part of development co-operation
with countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. These scholarships are
possible thanks to: Generalitat Valenciana, the municipalities of
Almenara, Alqueríes, Castelló, Onda, Vall D'Uixó and Xilxes,
and the Provincial Government of Castelló.

These
scholarships cover tuition, housing, medical insurance and a daily stipend.
In order to qualify for such scholarship, candidates need to:

-Be
nationals of a developing country;

-Have
a suitable academic and/or professional background;

-Indicate
on the application form that they want to be considered for financial aid.

The
Scholarships are subject to approval by the Selection and Review Committee.